Posted on March 5, 2021
Ensembles Perform ‘Treasure Chest’ of Music by Black Composers
Gordon's Department of Music aims to advance the work of Black composers beyond Black History Month through performances and in-depth studies of the musical styles.
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Posted on March 3, 2021
Jemar Tisby Takes Gordon on ‘Journey of Truth’
When Jemar Tisby gave the final Convocation address of Black History Month, he outlined the three “colors of compromise” that enable racism.
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Posted on February 23, 2021
A Conservative “Disruptor” Leading the Charge on Racial Reform
Last Friday Gordon College welcomed public official and conservative think-tank president Kay Coles James for a special conversation with President D. Michael Lindsay in honor of Black History Month.
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Posted on February 22, 2021
The Meaning Behind the Month
The Bell caught up with four students to find out what Black History Month means to them.
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Posted on February 16, 2021
World-class Anthropologist Identifies Two Lies That Derail American Society's Journey Toward Freedom
Last week the Gordon community got to hear from world-class anthropologist and President of the American Academy of Religion Dr. Marla Frederick. Read the full recap of the Convocation lecture she gave in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Posted on February 16, 2021
Changing the Tune of Representation in Classical Music
Embracing being Black has been a lifelong journey for Michael Ellis Ingram, who moved to Germany in 2010 to pursue a career in music. Read about his personal journey and revelations.
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Posted on February 4, 2021
Six Black Heroes and Heroines of Gordon’s Past
In honor of Black History Month, The Bell retells the stories of six Black men and women—all graduates of Gordon and Barrington—who went to great lengths to shift the currents of history.
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Posted on February 8, 2020
The Redemptive Side of Anger: How Civil Rights Activist Arthur Whitaker ’49 Used His Own Pain to Bring About Healing
In honor of Black History Month, The Bell revisits the inspiring story of Rev. Dr. Arthur L. Whitaker ’49, a Gordon graduate who worked tirelessly for racial equality and the “brotherhood of all men” during World War II, the Civil Rights Movement and the many decades that followed.
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